Tag: operating HF
![ICOM ID-50 Anouncement! 2 ICOM ID-50 Anouncement!](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/icom-id-50-anouncement-vc4Wv52JDFY-383x214.jpg)
ICOM ID-50 Anouncement!
Ray Novak introduces us to the new ICOM ID-50 Handheld Ham Radio! This radio is aimed at the newer ham that is interested in the features of ID-52 at a lower price. π» Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff…
![The Radioddity QT40 Is a Confusing Ham Radio 4 The Radioddity QT40 Is a Confusing Ham Radio](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-radioddity-qt40-is-a-confusing-ham-radio-UauaM5Rtd9U-383x214.jpg)
The Radioddity QT40 Is a Confusing Ham Radio
While this radio was sent to me from Radioddity, I feel it’s important to air the issues I encountered. I did speak with Radioddity over DM and we’re talking about what their design decisions were based on. A deeper dive…
![Launch & HUNT A Ham Radio NOAA Sonde Balloon ! 6 Launch & HUNT A Ham Radio NOAA Sonde Balloon !](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/launch-hunt-a-ham-radio-noaa-sonde-balloon-X0R6b7peNV8-383x214.jpg)
Launch & HUNT A Ham Radio NOAA Sonde Balloon !
I was recently asked to attend one Mt Carmel High School Radio Club sonde balloon launches. This club launches these repurposed weather sondes about once a month! These young hams could use your help to keep the on average monthly…
![ICOM IC-905 Receiver Sensitivity & Power Output Tested! 8 ICOM IC-905 Receiver Sensitivity & Power Output Tested!](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/icom-ic-905-receiver-sensitivity-power-output-tested-4ymjoAxIpnw-383x214.jpg)
ICOM IC-905 Receiver Sensitivity & Power Output Tested!
I took the IC-905 up to Crestline Ca. to meetup with Mike WA6SVT & Gary W6KVC members of @AmateurTelevisionNetwork to do a shakedown test on the ICOM IC-905. You can find more of the ICOM IC-905 videos here: https://youtu.be/2DVDAsxtWOs https://youtube.com/live/JqlSAuqZaXQ?feature=share…
![Powering QRP Ham Radio with USB Battery Banks 10 Powering QRP Ham Radio with USB Battery Banks](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/powering-qrp-ham-radio-with-usb-battery-banks-qXMjfTHEZr0-383x214.jpg)
Powering QRP Ham Radio with USB Battery Banks
Let me show you a few ways to power your QRP ham radios on the go with USB battery packs Links from Video: Step up converters: PD Connectors: Power Poles: Power Pole Crimper: ANKER Power Bank 20k mAh: ANKER Power…
![FIRST LOOK: Yaesu FTM-500, I Like It! 12 FIRST LOOK: Yaesu FTM-500, I Like It!](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/first-look-yaesu-ftm-500-i-like-it-kxru4gK6Bec-383x214.jpg)
FIRST LOOK: Yaesu FTM-500, I Like It!
Thanks to the Ham Radio Outlet for letting me go hands on with the new Yaesu FTM-500. As a long time FTM-400 owner, the 500 has a lot to like and I prefer the head unit. Find the FTM-500 here:…
![ChatGPT "What Is The Best Ham Radio?" 14 ChatGPT "What Is The Best Ham Radio?"](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/chatgpt-what-is-the-best-ham-radio-n2t34iS-dRI-383x214.jpg)
ChatGPT “What Is The Best Ham Radio?”
What does ChatGPT think is the best amateur radio on the market (or maybe off the market)? It isn’t what you likely think. π» Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This is an affliate link) π» You…
![DXcommander Expedition Easter Sale! FREE SHIPPING 16 DXcommander Expedition Easter Sale! FREE SHIPPING](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dxcommander-expedition-easter-sale-free-shipping-EbiaPE1OFbE-383x214.jpg)
DXcommander Expedition Easter Sale! FREE SHIPPING
DXCommander is running a sale price AND free shipping Easter weekend for the Expedition antenna. Link: NOTE: If you buy with my link and we sell the most Callum will send me a DXCommander to giveaway to you all! DXCommander’s…
![I Have An ICOM IC-905! 18 I Have An ICOM IC-905!](https://hamradiotube.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/i-have-an-icom-ic-905-2DVDAsxtWOs-383x214.jpg)
I Have An ICOM IC-905!
ICOM sent me a LARGE box! What’s inside?! Power meter from the video: As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases π» Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This is an affliate link) π» You can…
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Ham Radio Technician License Prep: Sub-Element 10 (2022-2026)
Here is sub-element 10 of the technician license pool. Below are the links mentioned in the video. The playlist is here: Ham Study: Gordon West Study Book: The Fast Track to Your Technician Class Ham Radio License: TESTING ONLINE: π»Want…